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I always expect Liverpool to raise their game against the big teams at Anfield

BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson previews Liverpool vs Chelsea

He expects their run of three straight victories in all competitions will come to an end when they take on Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool though.

"I always expect Liverpool to raise their game against the big teams at Anfield," Lawrenson explained to BBC Sport.

"Eden Hazard has been fantastic for Chelsea in recent weeks, and his side are on a run of four straight wins in the Premier League.

"But the Blues are going to have to put together a much longer winning streak if they are going to catch up with leaders Manchester City, and I don't see them doing that.

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BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson expects Liverpool to beat Chelsea 2-1

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Jurgen Klopp has been tipped to mastermind a Liverpool win over Chelsea by Mark Lawrenson

"It is very close between the pack of five teams that are below City, and they have been taking points off each other all season - which suits City fine.

"It will be interesting to see what the chasing pack do in January if they are still bunched together then.

"Normally that transfer window is more about the teams near the bottom of the table but this season who the top teams buy - and especially who they sell - is going to make a big difference to who finishes in the top four."

Liverpool can leapfrog Chelsea into third if they win by six or more goals tomorrow and results elsewhere go their way this weekend.